Allison Willmore
Film critic at Vulture and co-host of the Critical Darlings podcast who provides critical context and analysis about comedy's relationship with awards in the episode.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 39min
Why Can't Comedies Win Best Picture?
Allison Willmore, Vulture critic who decodes awards culture, and Griffin Newman, comedian and actor with podcasting chops, dig into why comedies are sidelined by the Oscars. They discuss classification games between comedy and dramedy. They trace historical eras, authorship and campaign tactics, and why some comedies are recast as dramas to win acclaim.
